“What that has done over the past two decades is that there are 10 disease modifying therapies for people living with multiple sclerosis. Before that there wasn’t anything available to help these people with their symptoms on a day to day basis,” said Jacqueline Sembor, Connecticut Chapter, NMSS.

After this bike ride and one scheduled for next Sunday, nearly $600,000 will be raised for the Connecticut chapter of the MS society.

“These last 10 years there have been tremendous strides with medications and treatments for people who have MS so they can lead amazing lives,” said Stacy.

“A lot of our money also comes back to the state for programs and services we can offer to people who need help right now, today,” said Sembor.